Posting Number S00199P
Position Title Multimedia Content Editor
Department Comm & Mktg - News and External Relations
Position Status Full-Time
Position Type Regular
Months per Year 12 Months
Work hours
Start Date (For temporary positions only)
End Date (For temporary positions only)
Position Band/Level 140 = AP28
Pay Range Commensurate with experience
Will Letters of Recommendation be required from references? No
Ad Text
Job Summary
Skidmore College seeks an experienced, intellectually curious, detail-oriented and enthusiastic Multimedia Content Editor to join the Office of Communications and Marketing.
Reporting to the Managing Editor, the Multimedia Content Editor is responsible for researching, writing and editing digital and print content to align with Skidmore College's strategic plan and to support the needs of the College.
The Multimedia Content Editor must have demonstrated ability to identify newsworthy topics, write compelling copy and adapt content to any communications platform. Ideal candidates will have the ability to know how to convey written copy clearly and effectively, while improving visual content of stories through the use of photographs, videos, GIFs, animations, infographics and other creative methods.
The ideal candidate will be a creative, talented, self-starter who possesses sound editorial judgement and exceptional research, writing and copy-editing skills.
The Multimedia Content Editor is a team player who is able to communicate well and work collaboratively with colleagues within the Office of Communications and Marketing, with departments and individuals across the entire College community, as well as external audiences.
About Saratoga Springs
Located 30 miles north of Albany, New York State's capital, Saratoga Springs is perennially short-listed as one of the most interesting and vibrant small cities in the U.S. The city's dynamic downtown area-just a short walk from Skidmore-is brimming with galleries, clubs, museums, shops, coffeehouses and restaurants.
Famed for its mineral waters, Revolutionary War battlefield, and the nation's oldest thoroughbred racetrack, Saratoga Springs is equally renowned as an arts and cultural destination. The Saratoga Performing Arts Center is summer home to the New York City Ballet, Philadelphia Orchestra and is a performing venue for top rock and jazz musicians.
Saratoga's location near the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains puts an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities within an hour's drive. Boston, New York City, and Montreal are each approximately 180 miles from the campus.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of professional experience in media, publishing, communications or journalism
- Demonstrated ability to write timely and compelling news stories that appeal to a broad range of audiences
- Excellent proofreading skills and great attention to detail
- Knowledge of Associated Press writing style
- Outstanding communication, time management and organization skills, with an ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment
- Flexibility and ability to shift priorities to accommodate urgent deadlines
- Excellent project management, organizational skills and attention to detail
- A self-starter with solution-oriented approach
- Ability and willingness to work during weekends and evenings on important, high-visibility stories, assignments and special events during the academic year
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands (For Union Positions Only)
EEO Statement
Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.
CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.
Special Instructions to Applicant
To be considered for this position, please fill out an online application and attach the following documents: cover letter, resume and list of three professional references, including name, title, email address and telephone number.
Please include links to an online portfolio or attach documents featuring writing and editing samples.
All documents must be attached through the application system. If you encounter difficulty, please contact Human Resources at: careers@skidmore.edu or 518 580.5800.
Posting Information
Posting Date 01/18/2019
Open Until Filled
Closing Date
Quicklink for Posting http://careers.skidmore.edu/postings/2637
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Where did you first learn about this position?
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education
- Indeed.com
- Inside Higher Education
- New York State Department of Labor
- Saratoga Chamber of Commerce
- Saratogian
- Scholarly Hires
- Skidmore Website
- Times Union
- Career Fair
- Invited by Department to Apply
- Professional Conference
- Professional journal/publication
- Referred by Skidmore Employee
- Other
- * What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- PhD or ABD
- * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
- 0-1
- 1-3
- 3-5
- 5-7
- 7+
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of Three References
- Writing Sample
- Curriculum Vitae
- Additional Materials
- Portfolio
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